Delicious Old-Fashioned Mint Limeade

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Last week, I went to Farmer’s Market downtown. I was alone, kidless, husbandless,…ALL by myself {a real rarity}. I walked at my own pace and listened to the vendors holler as they advertised their warm baked bread, fresh flowers, hand picked vegetables, and homemade goods. It felt straight out of a movie. The whole experience was one of life’s little moments that melts your heart. In one simple word: charming. Of course, I spent $10 I wasn’t expecting to spend, but it was worth it. My favorite purchase, a cup of Old Fashioned Mint Limeade, made right in front of me. Don’t you worry, I took notes.

Make Your Own Delicious Mint Limeade

The colors in these photos make me happy.

The pictures really explain the recipe. You can modify based on personal taste.

In a small mason jar, add squeezed fresh lime juice, chopped limes, and several leaves of fresh mint.

And a few tablespoons of sugar.

Ooooo.

Let’s get a close-up of that sugary goodness…

Add ice and put on a lid.

And Shake.

And serve.

This old-fashioned mint limeade really is the perfect summer drink. Light, refreshing, and sweet. Serve at BBQ’s on the 4th of July and Father’s Day. It’s sure to be a hit.

Enjoy! And if you ever have the chance to walk your local Farmer’s Market alone,… DO IT!

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Comments

Umm! I love a farmer’s market like you describe but alas our farmer’s market is a tiny little affair, one city block long but we have live music and one baker who sells fresh baked bread! And Amish, yep amish who sell wonderful baked goods and fresh eggs. I can hardly wait for the season to get farther along as its been a cold, rainy one here in north central Indiana. But we have lilacs!

(and I have an addition being built!! the drywallers are working this week… flooring next week and possibly paint!! time to break out the sewing machine to sew some ginormous floor pillows!!)

This looks so yummy but I have a question… Did you just let the ice melt before you served it or did you add water to the lime juice? Maybe all of that liquid is just lime juice, not sure. I didn’t see adding water as one of the steps. Also where did you find those adorable jars with the handles?

I have been wanting to try these ever since I saw it at the farmers market (I just didn’t want to stand in line). I finally got around to making it last night. So yummy!! I think I have a new favorite drink! I can see us drinking this all. the. time! Thanks for posting!! 🙂

Regarding your Mint Limeade; How ‘much’ squeezed lime juice? (because when you show the pic from top it looks dry but when you show it from the side the liquid is almost to the top. That’s a lot of squeezing but you didn’t indicate any other type of liquid.

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